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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.87, 1,046.50 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.87, 1,046.50 and 493.38 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.87 : 1,046.50 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.87/1,046.50 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.87x = 1,046.50 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.87x = 516,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,324.09/758.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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